Planning

PME for International Applicant Management System

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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Planning

13 Jun 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool John Moores University is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "PME for International Applicant Management System", under the industry category of software package and information systems. The university seeks an off-the-shelf, fully developed online solution to enhance the application process for international applicants. The procurement is classified under the "services" category and is intended for implementation in the United Kingdom, specifically region UKD. The procurement value is estimated at £160,000, and interested parties must complete an RFI document by 12 noon on 27th June 2025. The procurement method involves market engagement, and the process is currently scheduled with future notices expected on 30th July 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software development services, particularly those with ready-to-deploy solutions. Aimed at improving university admissions processes, the project is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its scalability and applicability in educational contexts. Businesses capable of providing cutting-edge technology that can be easily integrated into existing systems stand to benefit from engaging in this procurement process, potentially expanding their market reach within the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

PME for International Applicant Management System

Notice Description

LJMU is seeking an online solution to support and enhance the application process of international applicants. The solution should be an off-the-shelf solution and already fully developed.

Planning Information

Please register on In-tend and complete the RFI document and submit in time for 12 noon 27th June 2025 Link is here https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0548b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032348-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
purchaseorderqueries@ljmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5AH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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